Enrollment
109
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 339997310032 Charter school
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) — Exeter, NH
Federal NCES profile for Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Coastal Waters Chartered Public School · New Hampshire
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.5:1 New Hampshire avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) reports 109 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the New Hampshire state mean of 11.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 11.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% below the New Hampshire average and 79% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Hampshire state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 49% | 21.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 45% in New Hampshire — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 109 Top 21% in New Hampshire — larger than 79% of 500 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 10.9:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 11.0% -49% vs state
NCES ID 339997310032
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 3.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E)
How many students attend Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E)?
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) has 109 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Exeter, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E)?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) is 10.9:1, which is 5% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.5:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E)?
11.0% of students at Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E)?
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.